Opaliński family

The House of Opaliński (plural Opalińscy) was the name of an old and notable Polish noble family which produced one Queen Consort of Poland and Duchess Consort of Lorraine.

Łodzia coat of arms, used by the Opaliński family
Jan Opaliński (1546-1598)
Katarzyna Opalińska, Queen consort of Poland
Lukasz Opalinski (1612-1662)
Lukasz Opalinski (1581–1654)

History

They originated from the town of Opalenica and used the Coat of arms of Łodzia. They were powerful players in the politics of Poland in the 16th and 17th centuries. One branch of the family hailed from Sieraków.

Notable members

Its notable members included:


Palaces

Family tree

See also

Bibliography

  • Historia Polski. Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna. Kompendium wiedzy dla całej rodziny. nr 132 ISBN 978-83-248-0591-4


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